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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,865

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $1,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne4-Series
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $67,700
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 480    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840 8,150
275/45VR20 3,120 2,730 2,730 1,170  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990        
Compass 420 420 420 420  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   550
Premium Package Plus 10,160 11,650 11,650    
Light Comfort Package       250  
Rearview camera       655  
Blind spot warning system       850 500
Obstacle detection, rear         750
Full Merino Leather         3,500
Sunroof         0
Heated steering wheel         190
255/35YR19         1,200
Wood trim         0
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 6,928 0 7,514 7,500
275/45VR20 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0        
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   505
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0    
Light Comfort Package       0  
Rearview camera       0  
Blind spot warning system       0 460
Obstacle detection, rear         690
Full Merino Leather         3,220
Sunroof         0
Heated steering wheel         175
255/35YR19         1,105
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 32,690 31,800 30,310 16,110 14,840
Options (change) 1,144 8,072 1,144 8,658 13,655
Destination 975 975 975 975 995
Total Price $81,865 $97,775 $100,285 $124,185 $83,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayenne
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,301
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne4-Series
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$81,865$97,775$100,285$124,185$83,535
Adjustments for Features-4,525-6,925-6,175-6,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,340$90,850$94,110$117,435$83,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,510$16,770$40,095$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne4-Series
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row    $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Second-row low console    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,965$11,365$10,615$11,190$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,525$6,925$6,175$6,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-117-641-130-5240

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelCayenne4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length190.8 in182.6 in
Width76.3 in71.9 in
Height67.4 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested404068%
Total Not Requested187532%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested344054%
Total Not Requested287546%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested344054%
Total Not Requested287546%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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